Synthesis 2008(18): 2891-2898  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1067217
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A Novel and Efficient Method for the Synthesis of Unsymmetrical Diindolylmethanes and Heterocyclic(indolyl)alkanes

Mohit L. Deb, Pulak J. Bhuyan*
Medicinal Chemistry Division, North East Institute of Science & Technology (Formerly RRL), Jorhat 785006, Assam, India
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Publication History

Received 2 April 2008
Publication Date:
06 August 2008 (online)

Abstract

3-Alkylated indoles, obtained from a three-component reaction of indole, aldehyde, and N,N-dimethylbarbituric acid, undergo an elimination-addition reaction with another indole molecule or heterocyclic nucleophile giving unsymmetrical diindolylmethanes or heterocyclic(indolyl)alkanes in the absence of a catalyst.